Happy 2nd birthday to our dear little Nidhi!

 

A blue summer sky full of pretty butterflies,

A garden full of bright beautiful petals,

A streak of the brightest rainbow after a cool summer shower,

A pocket full of colored candies,

A basket full of naughty puppies,

You are all of this and so much more,

Our precious little bundle of love n laughter,

Happy 2nd birthday my dearest little Nidhi!!😍

Happy 1st birthday to our dear little Nidhi!

                                 

You arrived as the tiniest of flowers, with the toughest of roots,

A glorious miracle, in a tiny little bundle.

Life gave us the gift of you,

No one prepared us for the wonder we see in you.

Advait's little best friend for life, his very special answered prayer,

Your chubby face n glorious smile, warm our lives like golden rays.

Sparkle and shine as you dazzle us with your beautiful spirit,

Blossom in your own special way, the world is so much better, with you in it.

Like little seeds grow into mighty trees, fly your flights and dream your dreams,

Touch the wind, see things grow and hear the sun rise.

Our love for you is sprinkled in all of it,

Bless you, our precious little treasure!

Happy 5th Birthday to my dear little Advait!

My gooey ooey brownie bar
My coco choco  cookie bite
My crumbly warm apple pie
My very special strawberry strudel
My lil round honey pop

My giggly little gingerbread man
My yummy chubby cuppy cake
My yappy little happy cake
My cutie pie, love you loads!
You charming little 5 year old!

A little bit of magic ..a little bit of wonder..

I am fascinated with small moments that bring a sense of satisfaction at having understood a shade of your inner spectrum which seems like a new perspective at first  then surprises you 'cos you recognize its actually not  something new,but  something you tapped into that was waiting to come to the surface.
A recent journey took me to Kerala, and I was initially thrown off for a bit by the swirling,sweltering heat, since that was not  how I remembered summers in Kerala to be ,back from my childhood days.But soon after the initial stutter, one glance of the vast  sprawling stretches of ancient mammoth temple walls , and the all  familiar sight of bent twisted trunks of lanky coconut trees,was all it took for the mind to go speeding on a comforting and exhilarating backslide,comforting as a feeling of familiarity wrapped around you and exhilarating as long forgotten memories sprung back to life..

I remember feeling a rush of energy slowly spreading across my skin, like it does after a refreshing session of meditation, like it does after soaking in the sun and cool breeze of an early morning, as I stood at the sprawling entrance of the Vadakkunathan temple. 

The sheer vastness surrounding me in that sanctum space, outlined by humongous ancient weather beaten walls that have stood through eons of history and generations brings home the fact that you are just a small part of a much larger miracle!
As I soaked in the magic in the air and the raw earthiness of  the long pristine stone walkways, the welcoming shelter of colossal magnificently old trees, I realized that I was feeling  a sense of recognition, a sense of homecoming in that place,though  it was my first visit there..
Now weeks after, that wonder and fascination  and magic still lingers ,stays with me like the warmth of a loved one's embrace..

Till the next time I am back there..

My Delightful Darling Nephew is 4! :)

                   

Adored you as I heard you burst into silly little songs of duckies and monkeys

Captivated as I listened to your long colorful stories 

Fascinated as I spied on you humming random little tunes

Enchanted as you gave us your spirited little dances

Awed as you deftly mastered numbers &words, clocks &puzzles

Warmed when you showered your mama with your innocent little nuzzles

Delighted when you gave her a bloom from the garden

Tickled as I saw you hang from your father's knee

And saw your chubby hand peek when you played hide n seek

Excited when I taught you to play Rock Paper Scissors

Contented as you let me read to you about Cleo and Daphne at nap times 

Overjoyed as I watched your splashy fun at bath times

Elated as we licked ice cream bars together and fought for chocolate crisps

Filled with pride when I heard you thank the delivery man, say hello & bye to the local store man

Teared with joy as I saw you stop on sidewalks to listen to a musician’s tune

And you wanted to give him the biggest coin mama had 

Missed your baby tongue say baalah for flower

Thrilled though at your toddler tongue little fellow

As I heard you say cocodile and lellow

Blessed by the joy you give us year after year 

From infant to baby & toddler to preschooler

Here you are, now, years four

Bless you my happy little treasure, keep shining more!

A new day..

Weary feet from a long lonely tread

Frozen heart with cold unsaid fears

Of punishing paths...Of rockier terrain

Of chilling quiet in cloudy mists

A blind turn down an unknown road

Bringing soft purple hues of a graceful sunset

With a tender breeze, a sense of joy stirring

Little white flowers teasing and caressing

  

A sudden shower crisp cool and fresh

Landing fleeting kisses from silver droplets  

Long buried fears trickle away

As a little seedling of hope bursts forth

Springing to life in bright splashes of color

Tearing away old memories and dark corners

Sparkly joy in new laughter and new dreams

A dazzling new dawn.. Bathing me in warm golden rays

June 2 2015

My dear little hero turns 3!

With your itty bitty words, and itty bitty lines

In your special little voice, and that special baby talk

With your varied moods ,your expressions so endearing

Busy all day  jumping and rolling, climbing n hanging

Till your bed time story and say your little prayers

With your happy little smile n chubby little fingers

Your cutesy little kisses that in the heart lingers

With your cozy little cuddles and silly little games

Your warm little hugs like a cute cuddly bear

You fill our hearts with limitless joy,

Our special little lion, our shining pride

Our blessing from God who arrived

This very special day three years ago!

Wish you loads of love, health n cheer now and forever!!

Happy Birthday to my dear little Advait, who’s growing to be a charming smashing Hero!!! :)

Happy 2nd Birthday my dearest lil Advait

Two years ago,this very special day, 
You came like a lil pink flower with chubby round cheeks, 
Pretty black eyes&silky locks of hair  
To light up our lives in your own unique way !

A bright new face with a  wise old soul
With your little steps your little sounds
With your little laughs and your  little cuddles
Every day you makes us whole !

Now running around with chubby lil legs in tiny shoes 
Happy Birthday my dear lil nephew! 
You have an aunt sooo proud you have turned two!!
A huuuge piece of my heart you will always be..

For a little bittle 1 year old qweetie pie !:)

 I can sprawl & crawl ,sit & stand ,
And hey guess what ..
I can throw & drop , shake & bang!

I can chuckle & grin ,flash you my smiley
And hey guess what..
I can wave my chubby hand to say Howdie!

I got my very own set of pearly whiteys
And hey guess what ..
I can chew and bite my mommy's phone!

I have been busy off late perfecting my waddle
And hey guess what ..
I can toddle..make sure u hold my hand nice n tight!

Time sure flies when life's such a hoot
And to think the fun's just begun..Toot Toot!
It's time for a party , cake and fun
Cos guess what ..
    I’m turning one!!!!!

                                             CANDLE IN ME

Through the dark stormy clouds 

Came a vibrant streak of lightning flashing

Through the damp grey shroud of a winter mist 

Came a determined ray of early morning 

Through the dense green canopy of a close knit jungle
Came a hopeful trickle of light weaving 

Through the unfathomed depths of a lake standing
Came a persistent shaft of cool moonlight spilling

Through my darkest hour and deepest despair
Through my scalding tears and shattered hopes

Came a hand helping and shoulder consoling

Leading and guiding against pain almost blinding
Shielding the flame struggling and flickering

Of the Candle in me.